How much do paralegals make ?
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How much do paralegals make ?
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how much is a paralegals salary ?
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Alex
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$40-$50k |
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mardigras_00
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I think it varies according to where you live, how big a firm you work in and your experience. I'm a paralegal with a little over a years experience, and work for a private attorney. I make around $17/hr ( give or take LOL) I could make more going to work for a bigger firm still in my area. Also, I live about an hr away from Chicago... I've heard Paralegals in Chicago can start making around $70K/year. |
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vicseo
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The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the "least" marketable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The "pro" side of a litigation paralegal is often "unlimited" overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the "downside," being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal's overnight dismissal. It's not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals.
Good luck!
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